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Machinists

SOC 51-4041.00

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Green Occupation Zone 3 Production

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Operation Monitoring

3.2

Critical Thinking

3.1

Operation and Control

3.1

Reading Comprehension

3.0

Active Listening

3.0

Monitoring

3.0

Coordination

3.0

Speaking

2.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Mathematics

4.0

Mechanical

3.8

Production and Processing

3.4

English Language

3.3

Design

3.0

Engineering and Technology

2.8

Computers and Electronics

2.7

Education and Training

2.4

Key Tasks

1Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.

2Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.

3Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.

4Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.

5Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.

Also Known As

Aircraft Machinist Auto Machinist Automotive Machinist Automotive Machinist Apprentice Bench Hand Carbide Operator CNC Lathe Machinist (Computer Numerically Controlled Lathe Machinist) CNC Machinist (Computer Numerically Controlled Machinist) CNC Mill Machinist (Computer Numerically Controlled Mill Machinist) Conventional Machinist